DanceAfrica 2026

Opening Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

https://www.bam.org/danceafrica26

Playing @

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217

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The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for the 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. We’re packing the long weekend with a rich lineup of exhilarating creative offerings: dance, music, film, visual art—and, of course, plenty of food, crafts, and fashion at the outdoor bazaar. Immerse your senses in four days of inspiring sights, smells, sounds and tastes at BAM’s iconic summer kick-off.

Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam.

Dance

Performance Schedule:

FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
MONDAY @ 3 PM

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

Seating

The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.

Passenger Loading Zone

Front.

Parking

Ashland Place.

Entrance

Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.